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Old 10-24-2005, 02:35 PM
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I am from Polish (europa)

I speak faintly and it writes in English

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I possess bmw e60 530i 231 PS

what motor oil do you use ?

You what do judge about Castrol SLX 0W30 ?
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' date='Oct 24 2005, 05:35 PM
I am from Polish (europa)

I speak faintly and it writes in English

I have question

I possess bmw e60 530i 231 PS

what motor oil do you use ?

You what do judge about Castrol SLX 0W30 ?
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Welcome, but I can't help you because I just use whatever my dealer puts in the car.
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' date='Oct 24 2005, 03:35 PM
I am from Polish (europa)

I speak faintly and it writes in English

I have question

I possess bmw e60 530i 231 PS

what motor oil do you use ?

You what do judge about Castrol SLX 0W30 ?
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Can't go wrong with Castrol Syntec - the SLX is supposedly good stuff (I think it is OEM for Audi). Another option is Mobile 1 if you think Castrol is too expensive.

The weight and viscosity of the oil that you use will depend on your driving condition, weather and temperature.

But generally speaking, Mobil 1 5w30 is a decent oil, and you can definitely get longer than 3000 miles out of it. How far you go is dependant on the type of driving you do. It's safe to say you can very easily go 6000 miles or one year, without a doubt.

I consider the better choice in oils for the E60 to be either the Redline 5w30, Amsoil 0w30 or 5w30, or the aforementioned Castrol 0w30. The benefits of these oils listed is that they are all formulated on the thicker end of the 30wt range, and offer better protection than Mobil 1 which is formulated on the thin end. Mobil 1 0w40 is the better choice if you absolutely must stick with Mobile 1, although it also tends to show higher iron, as it's antiwear package is not as strong as those other oils mentioned.

And, of course, welcome!
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I am the jelis second owner of car
first owner used Castrol 0w30 SLX
It wants to alter I oil on Mobil 1 5w50
Is this threat for engine ?

The car - BMW 530i 231 PS - state of meter 60 tys of km
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' date='Oct 25 2005, 12:34 AM
I am the jelis second owner of car
first owner used Castrol 0w30 SLX
It wants to alter I oil on Mobil 1 5w50
Is this threat for engine ?

The car - BMW 530i 231 PS - state of meter 60 tys of km
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Mobile 1 5w50 should be fine. What are the winter temps in Poland generally?
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Hello

The BMW reccomended oil for your car

Castrol SLX 0W-30
and
Castrol TXT 5W-30
and
Mobil 1 0W-40
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' date='Oct 24 2005, 05:35 PM
I am from Polish (europa)

I speak faintly and it writes in English

I have question

I possess bmw e60 530i 231 PS

what motor oil do you use ?

You what do judge about Castrol SLX 0W30 ?
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Instructions and lists from BMW TIS CD

Right click on pages and "save target as " to get and read them easier.

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what motor oil do you use ?-bmw_longlife_01_oils_c.jpg

You can choose now. I think.
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' date='Oct 25 2005, 03:10 PM
[quote name='bmwgrouppolska' date='Oct 24 2005, 05:35 PM']I am from Polish (europa)

I speak faintly and it writes in English

I have question

I possess bmw e60 530i 231 PS

what motor oil do you use ?

You what do judge about Castrol SLX 0W30 ?
[snapback]188195[/snapback]
Instructions and lists from BMW TIS CD

Right click on pages and "save target as " to get it and read it easier.

Attachment 11768

Attachment 11766

Attachment 11767

You can choose now. I think.
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mobile one - but it may not be as readlity available in poland?
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